Jo-lene M. Kucek-Cooper age 65 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday Feb. 9, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. She was born on Nov. 10, 1957 in Warren, OH the daughter of the late Joseph A. Kucek and Anne T. (Yager) Kucek. Jo-lene lived in Newton Falls, and graduated the class of 1976 from Newton Falls High School. She received her Bachelors Degree from Kent State University in 1982. She then married the love of her life, Edward James Cooper on July 12, 1986. They have enjoyed the past 36 years of marriage together with their 4 loving children. Jo-lene pursued various careers, starting at General Electric before she made the decision to be a stay-at-home mom until she went back to school to be a teacher. She taught physical education at Sts. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic School for a number of years. She was then employed at Kraftmaid Cabinetry for a short time until she joined the United Auto Workers union 1112 at General Motors in Lordstown. After retirement from General Motors, she picked up where she left off in college and went back to tending bar and serving the best patrons at Itam #30 in Warren. Jo-lene enjoyed making seasonal wreaths and other crafts, riding on the back of her husbands' motorcycle, and spending time with her family. She was the kindest, most understanding and generous soul. Jo-lene is preceded in death by her parents, and 1 brother: Joseph Kucek.

She is survived by: her husband: Edward J. Cooper of Newton Falls, 2 daughters: Jerrica Cooper and Dylan Fields of Warren, Jaymie Cooper and Austin McKinney of Cincinnati, 2 sons: Joshua Cooper of Newton Falls, Jerrod Cooper of Niles, 1 sister: Joanne Kucek of Newton Falls, 1 brother: Jack & Janice Kucek of Canfield, OH, and 5 grand-dogs: Benny, Millie, Greta, Harley and Pepper.

Cremation has taken place. Calling hours will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Friday Feb. 17, 2023 from 2:00-4:00pm. A prayer service will immediately follow at 4:00pm with Father Carl Kish officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view her obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Friday, February 17, 2023 4:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444